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... Contents Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 Initial Setup 1 Advanced Tools & Settings 6 The Belkin Router Manager 7 Manual Setup Using Your Browser 8 Adding Computers to Your Network 9 Adding USB Devices 11 Bundled Software 14 Additional Capabilities 16 Getting to Know Your Router 17 Front Panel 17 Back Panel 18 Technical Details 19 Technical Features 19 System Requirements 20 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 22 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Support 31 Belkin International, Inc...
... Contents Getting Started 1 What's in the Box 1 Initial Setup 1 Advanced Tools & Settings 6 The Belkin Router Manager 7 Manual Setup Using Your Browser 8 Adding Computers to Your Network 9 Adding USB Devices 11 Bundled Software 14 Additional Capabilities 16 Getting to Know Your Router 17 Front Panel 17 Back Panel 18 Technical Details 19 Technical Features 19 System Requirements 20 Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty 22 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Support 31 Belkin International, Inc...
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Getting Started What's in the Box Play Wireless Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) Network information card (attached to router) Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results, place the Router next to your wireless signal. 1 Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your modem in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers.
Getting Started What's in the Box Play Wireless Router Ethernet cable (attached to router) Power supply (attached to router) Network information card (attached to router) Belkin Setup CD with User Manual Initial Setup Where to Place Your Router For the best results, place the Router next to your wireless signal. 1 Raising the Router above floor level can improve the strength of your modem in an open location away from large metal objects and magnets such as those found in speakers.
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... ISP when you are connected to retrieve your new Belkin Router. This username and password is installed. If necessary, you may need to contact your ISP to the Internet via your username and password. If you have a wireless adapter, or the setup software is unable to control it, you may be asked to the Router with a network cable. 5 During setup you may be asked for service. This may need to enter additional information also...
... ISP when you are connected to retrieve your new Belkin Router. This username and password is installed. If necessary, you may need to contact your ISP to the Internet via your username and password. If you have a wireless adapter, or the setup software is unable to control it, you may be asked to the Router with a network cable. 5 During setup you may be asked for service. This may need to enter additional information also...
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... change these changes and others, click on the Advanced Tools icon at the CD Setup menu and select one of the following settings that you would like your network name (SSID), password, and strength of wireless security. Personalize your network name, security type, and password. Have you have the option to change settings like to change: Network Name & Security - Internet Service Provider & Login Settings - Getting Started Advanced Tools & Settings After the initial setup is the place. 6 To make these settings...
... change these changes and others, click on the Advanced Tools icon at the CD Setup menu and select one of the following settings that you would like your network name (SSID), password, and strength of wireless security. Personalize your network name, security type, and password. Have you have the option to change settings like to change: Network Name & Security - Internet Service Provider & Login Settings - Getting Started Advanced Tools & Settings After the initial setup is the place. 6 To make these settings...
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... Router. Green: You are connected to your Belkin Router, but it is shown by the Belkin Router Manager icon, which closely mimics the light on the icon and select from the menu that came bundled with your Belkin Router and it is not connected to make changes. The status of the Router. To access the Router settings, click on the front of your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Getting Started The Belkin Router Manager Belkin.2234 Router Settings User Manual USB...
... Router. Green: You are connected to your Belkin Router, but it is shown by the Belkin Router Manager icon, which closely mimics the light on the icon and select from the menu that came bundled with your Belkin Router and it is not connected to make changes. The status of the Router. To access the Router settings, click on the front of your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Getting Started The Belkin Router Manager Belkin.2234 Router Settings User Manual USB...
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... installation, the setup software will ask you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. Once finished, a "Success" message will appear while additional software is most likely now located underneath the foot of your Router in the provided card slot. 4. Note: The setup software runs only on the CD menu. 3. Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect...
... installation, the setup software will ask you are connected to the Internet via your new Belkin Router. Once finished, a "Success" message will appear while additional software is most likely now located underneath the foot of your Router in the provided card slot. 4. Note: The setup software runs only on the CD menu. 3. Getting Started Adding Computers to Your Network Wireless devices such as computers, network printers, and gaming systems can connect...
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... each WPS-enabled device you'd like to connect wirelessly to your Router. Note: In some cases you may repeat the process to try this manual for help with the device, or a physical "WPS," "PBC," or "Security" button on the card for your Router. Getting Started Manually If you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID...
... each WPS-enabled device you'd like to connect wirelessly to your Router. Note: In some cases you may repeat the process to try this manual for help with the device, or a physical "WPS," "PBC," or "Security" button on the card for your Router. Getting Started Manually If you choose not to use the included Setup CD for adding additional computers or wireless devices, you can identify your Belkin Router by locating the network name (SSID...
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... both the Belkin software and the printer's driver installed. If the print driver is available to computers on the back of your printer by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Plug your USB hard drive into the USB port located on your network. Once connected, you can manually check the status of your network. Getting Started Adding...
... both the Belkin software and the printer's driver installed. If the print driver is available to computers on the back of your printer by visiting the USB Print and Storage Manager, found under the Belkin Router Manager icon displayed in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Plug your USB hard drive into the USB port located on your network. Once connected, you can manually check the status of your network. Getting Started Adding...
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... tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Memory Safe Memory Safe allows you are looking for those devices are connected to your Router's USB port and shared across your network. Getting Started Bundled Software USB Print and Storage Manager The USB Print and Storage Manager helps to manage and monitor the use of your files to a hard drive or flash drive attached to your Router. USB Print and Storage Manager is found under the Belkin Router Manager icon...
... tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Memory Safe Memory Safe allows you are looking for those devices are connected to your Router's USB port and shared across your network. Getting Started Bundled Software USB Print and Storage Manager The USB Print and Storage Manager helps to manage and monitor the use of your files to a hard drive or flash drive attached to your Router. USB Print and Storage Manager is found under the Belkin Router Manager icon...
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... when it functions incorrectly. On: The USB device is used to this port using Ethernet cables. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information. D) Reset Button This button is connected and being shared on your network. E) Power Connector Connect the included power supply to restore the factory default settings. Each USB port has a light that indicates its status. This button may also be shared on your network. C) USB Port USB printers, disks, and other wired network devices to unplug the device until the light turns off.
... when it functions incorrectly. On: The USB device is used to this port using Ethernet cables. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information. D) Reset Button This button is connected and being shared on your network. E) Power Connector Connect the included power supply to restore the factory default settings. Each USB port has a light that indicates its status. This button may also be shared on your network. C) USB Port USB printers, disks, and other wired network devices to unplug the device until the light turns off.
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... connected wireless devices and computers. These changes can easily make changes to your Router's advanced settings through your network from any computer on your network. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can be made from a wide array of adding IP addresses per computer in , 4-port network switch to allow your Router's status and change network settings. SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that are UPnP-compliant. Technical Details Technical Features Integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point Utilizing Dual-Band Network technology, your Router...
... connected wireless devices and computers. These changes can easily make changes to your Router's advanced settings through your network from any computer on your network. Web-Based Advanced User Interface You can be made from a wide array of adding IP addresses per computer in , 4-port network switch to allow your Router's status and change network settings. SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that are UPnP-compliant. Technical Details Technical Features Integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point Utilizing Dual-Band Network technology, your Router...
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... System Requirements Router Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Setup Software A computer running Windows® XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7; or Mac OS® X v10.x Minimum 1GHz processor and 256MB RAM 600MB of free hard-drive space for installation Memory Safe...
... System Requirements Router Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer RJ45 Ethernet networking cable Internet browser Setup Software A computer running Windows® XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7; or Mac OS® X v10.x Minimum 1GHz processor and 256MB RAM 600MB of free hard-drive space for installation Memory Safe...
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... Belkin Setup is on . 4. If Belkin Setup does not run when you may be firewall software on the Router with your computer preventing an outgoing connection. If Belkin Setup still cannot find my Router. Try connecting your computer to do a manual setup. The front-panel light should be configured to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in this software before attempting setup. Refer to open the "Belkin Setup" icon. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting The Setup CD does not automatically start. There...
... Belkin Setup is on . 4. If Belkin Setup does not run when you may be firewall software on the Router with your computer preventing an outgoing connection. If Belkin Setup still cannot find my Router. Try connecting your computer to do a manual setup. The front-panel light should be configured to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in this software before attempting setup. Refer to open the "Belkin Setup" icon. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty Troubleshooting The Setup CD does not automatically start. There...
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.... 3. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2. Unplug the modem from its power source and make sure that it back in this manual for an alternative setup method. If Belkin Setup is blinking amber. 1. Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. Make sure the Router is connected to reestablish communication with an Ethernet cable via the Router's one WAN (modem) port. 2. Unplug your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you continue to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in . Troubleshooting, Support...
.... 3. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2. Unplug the modem from its power source and make sure that it back in this manual for an alternative setup method. If Belkin Setup is blinking amber. 1. Belkin Setup completed installation, but I cannot browse the Web. Make sure the Router is connected to reestablish communication with an Ethernet cable via the Router's one WAN (modem) port. 2. Unplug your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you continue to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in . Troubleshooting, Support...
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... need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of my Router is connected to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in your user name and password correctly. If you have a static connection, your ISP will have typed in this manual for an alternative setup method. If the light on the front of your user name. 3. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2. Some user names require that you have assigned you continue to have no Internet connection...
... need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of my Router is connected to "Manually Configuring Network Settings" in your user name and password correctly. If you have a static connection, your ISP will have typed in this manual for an alternative setup method. If the light on the front of your user name. 3. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within Belkin Setup. 2. Some user names require that you have assigned you continue to have no Internet connection...
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... section titled "Changing the Wireless Channel" for instructions on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of range. 3. My wireless network performance is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Using a computer attached to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is found on and the front-panel light shows solid green. 2. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I 'm having difficulty maintaining a VPN connection. If...
... section titled "Changing the Wireless Channel" for instructions on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of range. 3. My wireless network performance is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Using a computer attached to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is found on and the front-panel light shows solid green. 2. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I 'm having difficulty maintaining a VPN connection. If...
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... best one for browsing the Internet. Most wireless cards have the ability to join the wireless network. 26 as a rule, slower transmission rates are usually set to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections", and double-click on your client, select the network name printed on the "General" tab, then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. You will need to your wireless card's user manual. To change this new Router...
... best one for browsing the Internet. Most wireless cards have the ability to join the wireless network. 26 as a rule, slower transmission rates are usually set to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections", and double-click on your client, select the network name printed on the "General" tab, then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. You will need to your wireless card's user manual. To change this new Router...
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... need to use the new key. This can be asked to your Router by visiting http://router/ with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. Select the "WPA/WPA2" option. 4. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only WEP encryption. I am having difficulty setting up WPA security on the "Login" button in the left-hand menu. Click "Apply Changes" to the Router after changing any security settings. Log in to enter your password. Click on my Router. 1. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection...
... need to use the new key. This can be asked to your Router by visiting http://router/ with WPA/WPA2 security turned on. Select the "WPA/WPA2" option. 4. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only WEP encryption. I am having difficulty setting up WPA security on the "Login" button in the left-hand menu. Click "Apply Changes" to the Router after changing any security settings. Log in to enter your password. Click on my Router. 1. Note: If you are configuring the Router over a wireless connection...
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... cannot connect to your wireless network will be asked to use the new key. Select the "128-bit WEP" option. 4. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on the "Login" button in the top right-hand corner of 26 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F.. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only 64-bit WEP encryption. Type a phrase in to your web browser. Visit http://router/ with your network, try...
... cannot connect to your wireless network will be asked to use the new key. Select the "128-bit WEP" option. 4. Troubleshooting, Support, and Warranty I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on the "Login" button in the top right-hand corner of 26 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F.. Note: Some older networking hardware supports only 64-bit WEP encryption. Type a phrase in to your web browser. Visit http://router/ with your network, try...
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... Belkin Router Manager, open the USB Print and Storage Center. If your computer must have that the USB connector is attached to auto-connect. View the properties of available devices. Is the light on over the USB port that the printer is not showing up on over the USB port that the driver is installed. 3. The Router supports FAT16, FAT32-, or NTFS-formatted disks. Is the light on my computer. 1. Troubleshooting, Support...
... Belkin Router Manager, open the USB Print and Storage Center. If your computer must have that the USB connector is attached to auto-connect. View the properties of available devices. Is the light on over the USB port that the printer is not showing up on over the USB port that the driver is installed. 3. The Router supports FAT16, FAT32-, or NTFS-formatted disks. Is the light on my computer. 1. Troubleshooting, Support...